News: wildlife trade
What Border Seizures Tell Us About the Transnational Shark Trade

Environment Institute members Dr Patrick Reis-Santos, Professor Phill Cassey, Professor Bronwyn Gillanders, and PhD Candidate Josephine Lingard looking at the transnational shark trade, showing what they've uncovered as a cause for concern.ÌýWith over one-third of shark species now threatened with extinction, largely due to overfishing and international trade, this study provides new insights into the personal use trade of shark products through ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ and Aotearoa, New Zealand.
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2025 Illegal Wildlife Trade Workshop Recap

The Invasion Science & Wildlife Ecology Group at The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of AdelaideÌýhosted the 2025 Illegal Wildlife Trade Workshop at the Shine Dome in Canberra. Over 50 participants attended across the two days, representing a wide range of agencies and organisations, including state government representatives, forensic scientists and tool developers.
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Facing Urgent Issues this World Wildlife Day with John E. Scanlon AO and Professor Phill Cassey

Spend your afternoon at the Adelaide Zoo this World Wildlife Day with wildlife crime experts, member Professor Phill Cassey and .
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